Meaning
The name of the fan camp and movement led by dancehall artist Vybz Kartel (and, originally, his Portmore neighbourhood), famous for its 2000s rivalry with the 'Gully' camp of Mavado. The Gaza–Gully feud split dancehall fans into two loyal sides and dominated the era.
Examples
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Him rep Gaza to di fullest.
He reps Gaza to the fullest.
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Gaza or Gully — which side yuh deh pon?
Gaza or Gully — which side are you on?
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Di Gaza–Gully clash mark a whole era.
The Gaza–Gully clash marked a whole era.
Origin
Taken by Vybz Kartel from his Portmore area (Waterford, renamed 'Gaza' by fans); became the name of his camp and its fanbase.
How it’s used
A dancehall-culture reference (the Vybz Kartel camp), central to the Gaza vs Gully rivalry of the late 2000s.